French Polynesia to Australia Β· 3,802 miles (6,118 km)

Papeete (PPT) to Sydney (SYD) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Papeete (PPT) to Sydney (SYD): Air Tahiti Nui. The two airports are 3,802 miles (6,118 km) apart. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Rarotonga, Auckland and Noumea.

Airlines flying nonstop from PPT to SYD

  • Air Tahiti Nui logo
    Air Tahiti NuiNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

Book PPT to SYD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

What PPT to SYD costs in miles

One way, from the Award Flight Pricer's charts (November 2026). Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyBusinessTaxes and fees
American AAdvantage15,00030,000$15–60
Alaska Atmos Rewardsfrom 30,000from 60,000$35–80
Qantas Frequent Flyer34,70090,000$35–210
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PPT to SYD with one stop

3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Rarotonga (RAR)Air Tahiti and Air Rarotonga, then Jetstar
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  • Via Auckland (AKL)Air New Zealand the whole way
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    Air Tahiti Nui logo
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  • Via Noumea (NOU)Aircalin the whole way
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PPT to SYD: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from PPT to SYD?

Air Tahiti Nui flies nonstop from Papeete (PPT) to Sydney (SYD).

How far is Papeete from Sydney by plane?

Papeete (PPT) and Sydney (SYD) are 3,802 miles (6,118 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PPT to SYD award flights?

1 program can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does PPT to SYD cost?

In the Award Flight Pricer it starts at 15,000 miles in economy with American AAdvantage and 30,000 in business with American AAdvantage, one way, plus taxes and fees. Prices change with season and availability, so search the dates you want before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Papeete and Sydney?

The most direct connections are through Rarotonga (RAR), Auckland (AKL) and Noumea (NOU). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air New Zealand through Auckland.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.